Kim Komando Q&A: Beware: Burglars tap social media

9:42 PM,
Jan. 5, 2014

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Kim Komando
| USA Today

Q: I read that burglars use social media to target victims. How do they do it?

A: Criminals only need a rough idea of where you live - and access to Google Street View - to start casing your home. Using check-in apps and posting vacation photos broadcast to the world that you're not at home right then. Be sure to check your privacy settings - and wait until you're safely home to share vacation stories.New ways thieves steal your identity